Controversies

Hannaford recalls ground beef in Lincoln, Maine over foreign material

Recall announced

Hannaford's Lincoln, Maine store recalled packages of Hannaford-brand 80% and 85% lean ground beef purchased between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday because the products may contain foreign material. Customers were urged not to eat the affected beef and to return it for a full refund; no injuries or illnesses were reported.

Class action lawsuit filed against Hannaford over 'sustainable' seafood claims

Lawsuit filed

A class action lawsuit filed in federal court in New York accuses supermarket chain Hannaford of displaying signs falsely claiming it sells only sustainable seafood while actually selling industrially farmed salmon that allegedly harms marine ecosystems. The complaint contends Hannaford's farmed salmon suppliers produce nutrient pollution creating ocean dead zones, use chemicals, drugs and pesticides that harm aquatic species, and manage net pens in ways that cause mass salmon mortality events, practices that 'no reasonable consumer' would consider sustainable; the 76-page filing includes photos of in-store signs advertising sustainable seafood. Hannaford's parent company is Ahold Delhaize.

Jalapeño recall expands to downstream products

Recall announced

Following a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors of fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, downstream recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Whole Foods Market recalled salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared products containing jalapeños sold online and in stores across multiple states, and Taylor Fresh Foods recalled multiple products containing recalled jalapeños distributed to retail distribution centers in numerous states. Stores that received recalled products include Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop, Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will fill orders from alternative suppliers. FSIS also issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Hannaford among retailers affected by Taylor Farms jalapeño recall

Recall announced

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent of Taylor Farms, recalled more than a dozen prepared food products containing jalapeño peppers after supplier Coast Citrus Distributors voluntarily recalled fresh jalapeños over potential salmonella contamination. The recalled items, including salsas, dips, guacamole and sandwiches, were distributed to retail distribution centers across 26 states and sold at retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, Kroger, Whole Foods, Hannaford and Stop and Shop. Taylor Farms said it stopped sourcing from the implicated grower and is using alternative suppliers.

Hannaford's parent company takes precautions following cybersecurity incident

Issue disclosure

According to a WABI report, Hannaford's parent company is taking precautions following a cybersecurity incident. The report does not specify the nature of the incident, and no further details about its scope, cause, or impact were provided in the source. The event is noted as a controversy-related item concerning the Hannaford brand, based solely on the reported precautionary response by its parent company.

WABI reported that Hannaford's parent company is taking precautions following a cybersecurity incident. The report does not specify the nature of the incident.

Avanti recalls frozen cooked shrimp products linked to salmonella outbreak

Recall announced

Avanti Frozen Foods recalled some frozen cooked shrimp products sold under several brand names after salmonella was found in a sample of its shrimp. The CDC linked an outbreak to certain frozen cooked shrimp products distributed nationwide. The article reports six illnesses and two hospitalizations. Customers with affected products could return them for a refund.

Hannaford announces recall of shrimp sold in Maine stores

Recall announced

Hannaford announced a recall of cooked shrimp sold at its stores under the Nature's Promise and Hannaford brands. The company said supplier Avanti recalled the products because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recall covered seven frozen shrimp options sold between May 20 and August 14.

Hannaford recalls Portland Pie cheese and fresh dough after suspected tampering

Recall announced

Hannaford expanded a recall to all its stores for Portland Pie cheese and fresh dough sold in deli departments after suspected malicious tampering involving metal objects. Customers who bought the products during the stated period were told not to eat them and could return them for a full refund. No injuries or illnesses had been reported.

Hannaford recalls Fuji Sushi products over possible listeria contamination

Recall announced

Hannaford issued a recall for certain Fuji Sushi products over concerns about possible listeria contamination. The products were sold in the deli area during the stated period, and the article lists the affected products and sell-by dates.

Hannaford payment-card data breach

Attackers compromised Hannaford’s payment-card processing systems over an extended period and exposed approximately 4.2 million credit-card numbers. At least 1,800 cards were reportedly used fraudulently. The incident was publicly reported in 2008, and Albert Gonzalez was indicted in 2009 in connection with the hacking operation.